How to Cook Parsnips
Preheat your oven to 350ºF (176ºC)., Prepare the parsnips., Place the parsnips in an ungreased 2-qt baking dish. , Dot them with 1/4 cup of melted butter. , Add 1/4 cup of water to the baking dish., Sprinkle the parsnips with the spices., Cover the...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (176ºC).
Trim the root and leaf ends of 1-1/2 lbs. of parsnips.
Scrub them with a vegetable brush as you rinse them under cool water.
Peel the parsnips and julienne them, cutting them into long thin strips similar to the shape of long French fries. ,,, The parsnips should be submerged in the water, which will cook them once it boils in the oven. , Sprinkle the parsnips with 1/2 tsp. of dried oregano, 1/2 tsp. of dried parsley flakes, 1/4 tsp. of salt, and 1/8 tsp. of pepper. , After 35 minutes or so, you can check to see how tender they are by poking them with a fork. , Enjoy these parsnips while they are hot.
You can enjoy them on their own or as a side to a meat or vegetable-based dish, such as chicken or eggplant. -
Step 2: Prepare the parsnips.
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Step 3: Place the parsnips in an ungreased 2-qt baking dish.
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Step 4: Dot them with 1/4 cup of melted butter.
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Step 5: Add 1/4 cup of water to the baking dish.
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Step 6: Sprinkle the parsnips with the spices.
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Step 7: Cover the baking dish and bake the parsnips for 45 minutes or until they are tender.
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Step 8: Serve.
Detailed Guide
Trim the root and leaf ends of 1-1/2 lbs. of parsnips.
Scrub them with a vegetable brush as you rinse them under cool water.
Peel the parsnips and julienne them, cutting them into long thin strips similar to the shape of long French fries. ,,, The parsnips should be submerged in the water, which will cook them once it boils in the oven. , Sprinkle the parsnips with 1/2 tsp. of dried oregano, 1/2 tsp. of dried parsley flakes, 1/4 tsp. of salt, and 1/8 tsp. of pepper. , After 35 minutes or so, you can check to see how tender they are by poking them with a fork. , Enjoy these parsnips while they are hot.
You can enjoy them on their own or as a side to a meat or vegetable-based dish, such as chicken or eggplant.
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